President Trump's administration is restructuring the Social Security Administration (SSA) under the influence of private equity interests, leading to substantial job cuts and policy upheaval. Despite Trump's pledge not to cut Social Security benefits, actions by his administration, such as reducing the workforce by 12%, jeopardize the SSA's functionality. This reduction comes at a time when the agency is already struggling with staffing shortages and an aging technical infrastructure. Furthermore, ongoing misinformation about fraud is complicating the situation, resulting in beneficiaries questioning the stability of their benefits against a backdrop of operational challenges.
President Trump has vowed that he wouldn't cut Social Security benefits, but his administration's actions, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, have upended the agency.
The agency has announced plans to cut about 12 percent of its workforce, or roughly 7,000 employees, when staffing is already at a 50-year low.
Employees serving the public have institutional knowledge that takes time to acquire, and not having enough seasoned staff could threaten the agency's ability to serve the public.
Top Trump administration officials continue to perpetuate falsehoods about widespread fraud, even after the allegations are quickly debunked.
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